Alisa Brownlee, ATP, CAPS blog offers recent articles and web information on ALS, assistive technology--augmentative alternative communication (AAC), computer access, and other electronic devices that can impact and improve the quality of life for people with ALS.
Email--abrownlee@alsa-national.org.
Any views or opinions presented on this blog are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the ALS Association.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

The
ALS Association 2016 Clinical Conference call for presentations and posters is
now open. Submissions will be accepted until May 27, 2016.

This
conference will be a two-day clinical conference for allied health
professionals, clinic coordinators, practice administrators and social workers.

The
conference will focus on exchanging information on best practices and emerging
trends in ALS care. Updates on adaptive technologies, respiratory
devices, options for augmentative communication, end-of-life, psychological and
allied health issues will also be featured.

We
welcome abstracts for platform (speaking) presentations of a variety of
ALS-relevant topics: innovative approached to clinical management, potential
solutions to challenges faced by people living with ALS, family/caregiver
support and outreach strategies. Individual speakers, panel discussion,
and research updates are welcome. Speakers should plan on a 30 or 30
minute time slot. All accepted speakers and poster presenters will be
offered complimentary registration for the conference.

Suggested
topics for the 2016 Clinical Conference (please note these are only
suggestions. We welcome ANY ALS Clinical Submission)

The Disease

Introduction
to ALS

Physical
Activity for People with ALS

Genetics
in ALS

Research and Clinical
Trials

Clinical
Trials in ALS (past, present, future)

National
ALS Registry

Clinical Management

Adaptive
and Assistive Technology

Outreach
programs to Underserved Areas

Nutrition
Management and PEGs

Genetic
Counseling and Testing

Palliative
Care and Hospice Services

Cognitive
and Behavioral Assessment and Management

Respiratory
Decisions and Options Along the Journey

Symptom
Management

Driving
Issues

Psychosocial
Issues in ALS

Quality
of Life Issues

Issues
of End of Life Care

Communication
Challenges and Strategies

Multidisciplinary
Teams

Scientific
Investigation of Alternative Treatments

Mobility
and Activities of Daily Living

Diagnosis
and Management of ALS/MND in Spectrum in Clinic

Speech
and Swallowing Interventions and/or Techniques

Social Work Practices and
Programs

Support
for Children, Teen, and Young Adults

Assessing
and Meeting Caregiver Needs

Intimacy
and Spirituality in ALS

Advanced
Planning

Care
Management and Professional Boundaries

Insurance and Financial
Resources

Financial
Issues – Health and Life Insurance Resources

Funding
for Assistive Technology

How
to Ensure that Insurance Overs Prescribed Durable Medical Equipment